Ellensburg, Washington vs. Laurel, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Mississippi is 30.0% cheaper than Ellensburg, Washington.

You would need a salary of $52,478 in Laurel, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellensburg, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Mississippi is cheaper than Ellensburg, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Laurel
than in Ellensburg, Washington
Ellensburg, WA vs. Laurel, MS
Compared to Ellensburg, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.8% higher
  Commute
  5.0% lower
  Health
  19.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower